The recent detection of gravitational waves from a merging binary neutron star system, along with follow-up observations in the full frequency band of the electromagnetic spectrum mark the dawn of multimessenger astronomy. In celebration of this wonderful milestone in astronomy, ICTS is organizing a half-day scientific event. The event will feature several talks summarizing the gravitational and electromagnetic observations, accessible to general scientists and scientifically inclined public. Program Chair: Bala R Iyer Time Speaker Topic 10:00 - 10:05 Rajesh Gopakumar (ICTS) Welcome remarks 10:05 - 10:15 Bala Iyer (ICTS) Opening remarks 10:15 - 10:45 Parameswaran Ajith (ICTS) Gravitational-wave observations of the binary neutron star inspiral GW170817 10:45 - 11:15 Varun Bhalerao (IIT Bombay) Multimessenger observations of GW170817 (remote talk) 11:15 - 11:30 Coffee/Tea 11:30 - 12:00 K. G. Arun (CMI) GRB Astrop...
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